More McCall's

My favorite.

The wallpaper which simulates whitewashed boards contributes to the airy garden atmosphere. The headboard was contrived from scrolls in a garden gate.

eye-hurting ugly.

Empire in feeling, this columnar lamp with its narrow shade and wreath-and-arrow finial is a classic also available in white, blue and green. The accessories informally arranged on the campaign chests are the casual sort that anyone might have.

The media center.

Built into the wall of a den, this entertainment closet has easily operated bi-fold doors. There is a bar behind the black chair. The exposed brick wall, open-beamed ceiling and natural colors give warmth and unity.

Aside from the time travel aspect of looking at these books, I really love the static nature of the rooms; the frozen, flat look. It's hard to imagine activity here. They would be so much fun to do collage on.

I reiterate what I said yesterday about the free-flowing hyphens. The writer was

out-of-control.